On 28 April 2026, we welcomed students interested in physics from the twelfth grade of Elsen Comprehensive School to the Institute for Photonic Quantum Systems. During their visit, they gained exciting insights into photonic quantum systems and were able to experience them outside the classroom. The visit was organised by teacher Anna Trilling and Dr. Anna Bauer, who is responsible for promoting young talent at PhoQS.
Dr Benjamin Brecht (AG…
Photo (Paderborn University/Institute for Photonic Quantum Systems): from left to right: PD Dr Sonja Barkhofen (hqpd), Dr Anna Bauer (PhoQS Outreach) and Marc Ebert (Technology Didactics)
How can information be encrypted in such a way that no one can intercept it unnoticed? This was precisely the question that the participants of this year's Girls' Day workshop "Quantum Cryptography - Secrets that no one can crack" at the Institute of Photonic Quantum Systems (PhoQS) at Paderborn University on 23 April 2026 addressed. The aim was to get schoolgirls interested in science, technology and, in particular, current developments in…
We are delighted to welcome Prof. Dr. Sina Saravi to PhoQS! He joined the institute's team of PIs at the end of last year. His working group, ‘Modeling and Design of Photonic Quantum Systems,’ complements the institute's research spectrum with expertise in electrical engineering. His focus is on quantum and neuromorphic photonics, in particular the design and simulation of nanophotonic systems for optical quantum technologies and neuromorphic…
On 30 March 2026, the PhD students from the first PhoQS-FUTURE cohort invited all PhoQS members to their first social event, themed ‘International Evening’. Around 40 PhoQS members (ranging from PhD students and postdocs to professors) accepted the invitation.
19 people brought culinary delicacies from their home countries: everything was represented, from Mettigel to Lamingtons, Oreshki, bruschetta, samosas, and homemade spelt and oat bread,…
On February 9th, 2026 the starting event for the first cohort of PhoQS-FUTURE took place. The aim of the programme is to provide doctoral students with excellent scientific training and career preparation in the interdisciplinary field of innovative photonic quantum technologies.
Prof. Dr. Christine Silberhorn welcomed the 29 doctoral students, together with the programme coordinator Dr. Anna Bauer and Sabrina Schmöckel, to the interdisciplinary…
Photo (Paderborn University, Selina Härtel): Together with scientists and staff, Prof. Dr. Thomas Tröster (4th from left), Vice-President for Research and Academic Careers, welcomed the Science Counsellor of the Indian Embassy, Dr. Ramanuj Banerjee (centre).
Photo (University of Paderborn, Besim Mazhiqi): Prof. Dr. Andreas Siebe (centre) with the University Society award winners, Niklas Lamberty third from left.
Once a year, the University Society awards prizes for outstanding Master's theses as part of the Paderborn University's New Year's reception. Niklas Lamberty was also honoured this year.
Two groups at the Institute of Photonic Quantum Systems, Mesoscopic Quantum Optics and Integrated Quantum Optics, have collaborated on a new publication in the journal "APL Quantum". The article by Timon Schapeler analyses the assignment of photon numbers by precise time-of-arrival measurements of light pulses with a single superconducting nanowire single photon detector (SNSPD) and goes into more detail on probabilities of misassignment with…
Figure 1 (Paderborn University/ Silia Babel) Schematic illustration of a waveguide in which a green photon is converted into two other photons by parametric fluorescence.
Foto: Dean of the Faculty of Physics, TU Dresden, Prof. Dr. Gesche Pospiech congratulates Dr. Michael Rüsing after his successful examination. (Universität Paderborn/Michael Rüsing)
Dr Michael Rüsing from the Institute for Photonic Quantum Systems (PhoQS) is part of the Integrated Quantum Optics (IQO) working group. He successfully defended his habilitation thesis on the topic of ‘Towards Quantitative Nonlinear µ-spectroscopy’ at the Faculty of Physics, TU Dresden, on 16 December. In addition to a specialist lecture and subsequent scientific discussion, the examination also included a trial lecture on the topic ‘Why coffee…
Hosted by the Paderborn Optics and Photonics Society (POPS) (formerly known as Paderborn Optica Student Chapter).
For many Master’s and PhD students, the path through academia is clear, but the destination beyond the degree is often a blur. The question "What’s next?" can be as daunting as the thesis itself.
Should you stay in academia? Is a PhD the right choice for your career goals? What does industry actually look like? What other options…
To mark the 100th anniversary of quantum physics, the Dr Hans Riegel Foundation's MINT TANK seminar offered an extraordinary experience for young scientists.
